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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Eight kabbalistic books printed in Oriental countries:
1. Ru'ach David and Nishmat David, kabbalistic commentary on the Idra Raba and on Shir HaShirim, by R. David di Medina. Salonika, [1747]. Signatures on title page: "Ye'uda Zerachya (several signatures), "Daniel Refael Mordoch".
2. Sha'ar Pitchei Levanon, kabbalistic topics, by R. Shneur Feivush son of Menachem Menush of Bolechów. [Livorno? Amsterdam?], [1753-1755?]. Printed without title page, in sequences, in various locations. This copy differs from the copy in the NLI (which belonged to Gershom Shalom). This copy has leaves which do not exist in the NLI copy (and are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book), however, the NLI copy has eight leaves which do not exist in this copy (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, Listing 000171024).
3. Chemdat Yamim, Part 4, for the month of Elul, Rosh Hashanah and the High Holidays. Livorno, [1764].
4. Hora'at Sha'a, commentary on Kavanot HaTefillah of the Ari, by R. Shlomo ben Yehuda HaCohen. Salonika, [1818]. Signature on title page: "Moshe Aharon".
5-6. Olat Tamid, Kabbalistic matters and commentary on prayer by R. Chaim Vital, edited by R. Ya'akov Tzemach. [Salonika, 1854]. Lacking title page. Bound with: * Bnei Aharon, commentary on Sha'ar HaGilgulim by the Maharchu, by R. Shimon Aharon Agassi. Baghdad, [1908].
7. VeShav HaCohen, Torah secrets and gematri'ot. Livorno, [1788].
8. Zohar Chadash, Part 1, on the Torah. Izmir, [1868]. Stamps: "R. Menachem Mendel…".
8 books in 7 volumes. Size and condition vary.
1. Ru'ach David and Nishmat David, kabbalistic commentary on the Idra Raba and on Shir HaShirim, by R. David di Medina. Salonika, [1747]. Signatures on title page: "Ye'uda Zerachya (several signatures), "Daniel Refael Mordoch".
2. Sha'ar Pitchei Levanon, kabbalistic topics, by R. Shneur Feivush son of Menachem Menush of Bolechów. [Livorno? Amsterdam?], [1753-1755?]. Printed without title page, in sequences, in various locations. This copy differs from the copy in the NLI (which belonged to Gershom Shalom). This copy has leaves which do not exist in the NLI copy (and are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book), however, the NLI copy has eight leaves which do not exist in this copy (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, Listing 000171024).
3. Chemdat Yamim, Part 4, for the month of Elul, Rosh Hashanah and the High Holidays. Livorno, [1764].
4. Hora'at Sha'a, commentary on Kavanot HaTefillah of the Ari, by R. Shlomo ben Yehuda HaCohen. Salonika, [1818]. Signature on title page: "Moshe Aharon".
5-6. Olat Tamid, Kabbalistic matters and commentary on prayer by R. Chaim Vital, edited by R. Ya'akov Tzemach. [Salonika, 1854]. Lacking title page. Bound with: * Bnei Aharon, commentary on Sha'ar HaGilgulim by the Maharchu, by R. Shimon Aharon Agassi. Baghdad, [1908].
7. VeShav HaCohen, Torah secrets and gematri'ot. Livorno, [1788].
8. Zohar Chadash, Part 1, on the Torah. Izmir, [1868]. Stamps: "R. Menachem Mendel…".
8 books in 7 volumes. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
Sefer HaPli'ah - Sefer HaKaneh, kabbalistic work by R. Avigdor Kara of Prague. Przemyśl, 1883.
The approbations to this edition are the source of the Chassidic tradition regarding the powerful Segula of owning this book. R. Aharon of Sanz, son of the Divrei Chaim, writes in his approbation "The tradition is accepted among us that it has the power to bring blessing into the home". Another approbation by the Rebbe of Husiatyn states, "Without a doubt, one who brings this volume into his home will see great blessing and protection." Especially interesting is the approbation of R. Uri HaCohen of Sambir who humbly writes: "Although I do not understand anything in this holy book, it is worthwhile to take Sefer HaPli'ah and see its holy letters… to enlighten our eyes with his Torah, to understand even a little of this book's holy letters".
[4], 85; 74, [4] leaves. 25 cm. Brittle paper. Good condition. Small tears and slight wear damage. Old binding; worn.
The approbations to this edition are the source of the Chassidic tradition regarding the powerful Segula of owning this book. R. Aharon of Sanz, son of the Divrei Chaim, writes in his approbation "The tradition is accepted among us that it has the power to bring blessing into the home". Another approbation by the Rebbe of Husiatyn states, "Without a doubt, one who brings this volume into his home will see great blessing and protection." Especially interesting is the approbation of R. Uri HaCohen of Sambir who humbly writes: "Although I do not understand anything in this holy book, it is worthwhile to take Sefer HaPli'ah and see its holy letters… to enlighten our eyes with his Torah, to understand even a little of this book's holy letters".
[4], 85; 74, [4] leaves. 25 cm. Brittle paper. Good condition. Small tears and slight wear damage. Old binding; worn.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $500
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
A large page in the handwriting of the kabbalist R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag, author of the "Sulam", from his composition "Panim Masbirot", a commentary on "Etz Chaim" by R. Chaim Vital. [Printed in Jerusalem, 1927-1930].
The holy Ga'on R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag (1885-1955), was a genius and erudite scholar as well as a holy divine Kabbalist. He served in the rabbinate of the city of Warsaw, and immigrated to Jerusalem in 1922, where he established the "Itur Rabbanim" Yeshiva for the study of the revealed Torah. He also delivered many classes in Kabbalah to a select group of students. Eventually, a large group of students and Chassidim were drawn to him and he served as Rebbe. He composed and published books about Kabbalah, the masterpiece being his commentary "Sulam" on the Zohar.
One leaf, 22X28 cm. Three handwritten columns. Fair condition. Tears and filing holes. Stains and wear.
The holy Ga'on R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag (1885-1955), was a genius and erudite scholar as well as a holy divine Kabbalist. He served in the rabbinate of the city of Warsaw, and immigrated to Jerusalem in 1922, where he established the "Itur Rabbanim" Yeshiva for the study of the revealed Torah. He also delivered many classes in Kabbalah to a select group of students. Eventually, a large group of students and Chassidim were drawn to him and he served as Rebbe. He composed and published books about Kabbalah, the masterpiece being his commentary "Sulam" on the Zohar.
One leaf, 22X28 cm. Three handwritten columns. Fair condition. Tears and filing holes. Stains and wear.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
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Seven Kabbalistic books, of the regular discourses of the kabbalist group, leading disciples of R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag, author of the Sulam. With signatures and glosses.
1. Mevo She'arim. Jerusalem, [1904]. Lacking last leaf. Glosses and corrections by several writers. Several handwritten corrections appear to be in the handwriting of their teacher, the Moharil Ashlag, author of the Sulam.
2-7. Talmud Eser Sefirot, kabbalistic discourses "From the author of the famous commentaries: Panim Me'irot and Panim Masbirot on the book Etz Chaim by the Ari" [R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag]. Jerusalem, 1937. First edition, most of the book is a stencil copy. Three complete volumes and three incomplete damaged copies.
Handwritten glosses and corrections (by several writers). One volume bears signatures of Kabbalist R. "Yosef Weinstock". On another are signatures of Kabbalist R. Moshe Ya'ir Wienstock. Two volumes are inscribed with the word "Private" and bear an (undeciphered) ownership signature. Another volume bears the signature of R. "Yuda Zvi Brandwein".
Rabbi Yehuda Tzvi Brandwein, the Stretin Rebbe (1903-1969), close disciple and brother-in-law of R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag, author of the Sulam. Grandson of the Alik and Stretin rebbes. In his youth, he was a disciple of R. Yo'el of Satmar. His entire life was devoted to the study of kabbalah and disseminating kabbalist wisdom to others. He proofread and prepared the printing of the books written by his brother-in-law and teacher, author of the Sulam. Composed the book Ma'alot HaSulam on the Zohar as a supplement to the Sulam series on the Zohar.
7 books, size varies. Fair condition. Stains and tears, lacking leaves. Torn, detached bindings.
1. Mevo She'arim. Jerusalem, [1904]. Lacking last leaf. Glosses and corrections by several writers. Several handwritten corrections appear to be in the handwriting of their teacher, the Moharil Ashlag, author of the Sulam.
2-7. Talmud Eser Sefirot, kabbalistic discourses "From the author of the famous commentaries: Panim Me'irot and Panim Masbirot on the book Etz Chaim by the Ari" [R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag]. Jerusalem, 1937. First edition, most of the book is a stencil copy. Three complete volumes and three incomplete damaged copies.
Handwritten glosses and corrections (by several writers). One volume bears signatures of Kabbalist R. "Yosef Weinstock". On another are signatures of Kabbalist R. Moshe Ya'ir Wienstock. Two volumes are inscribed with the word "Private" and bear an (undeciphered) ownership signature. Another volume bears the signature of R. "Yuda Zvi Brandwein".
Rabbi Yehuda Tzvi Brandwein, the Stretin Rebbe (1903-1969), close disciple and brother-in-law of R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag, author of the Sulam. Grandson of the Alik and Stretin rebbes. In his youth, he was a disciple of R. Yo'el of Satmar. His entire life was devoted to the study of kabbalah and disseminating kabbalist wisdom to others. He proofread and prepared the printing of the books written by his brother-in-law and teacher, author of the Sulam. Composed the book Ma'alot HaSulam on the Zohar as a supplement to the Sulam series on the Zohar.
7 books, size varies. Fair condition. Stains and tears, lacking leaves. Torn, detached bindings.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,625
Including buyer's premium
Machzor for Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot, Section II, according to the customs of Poland, Pihm (Bohemia), Mehren (Moravia), Lita (Lithuania) and Riesen (Belarussia) - i.e. minhag Ashkenaz as practiced in Eastern Europe. With Hebrew commentary. Slavita: R. Moshe Shapira, [1821].
Blueish paper. Part of the title page is printed in red ink.
[1], 174 leaves. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Extensive worming and tears in several places; professionally repaired. Textual damage in several places. Restored leather binding.
Blueish paper. Part of the title page is printed in red ink.
[1], 174 leaves. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Extensive worming and tears in several places; professionally repaired. Textual damage in several places. Restored leather binding.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $475
Including buyer's premium
Machzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, according to the customs of Riesen (Belarussia), Lita (Lithuania), Poland, Pihm (Bohemia) and Mehren (Moravia) - i.e. minhag Ashkenaz as practiced in Eastern Europe. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heschel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1860.
10, 9-44, 43-46, 49-84, 83-86, 89-164 leaves. Faulty pagination. 27.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, repaired tears on several pages, several tears strengthened with paper tape on the margins. Page 25 contains a tear with slight damage to text. Non-original binding.
10, 9-44, 43-46, 49-84, 83-86, 89-164 leaves. Faulty pagination. 27.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, repaired tears on several pages, several tears strengthened with paper tape on the margins. Page 25 contains a tear with slight damage to text. Non-original binding.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Machzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, according to the customs of Riesen (Belarussia), Lita (Lithuania), Poland, Pihm (Bohemia) and Mehren (Moravia) - i.e. minhag Ashkenaz as practiced in Eastern Europe. Includes Yiddish translation. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heschel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1865.
Part of the title page is printed in red ink.
154 leaves. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
Both the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book and the NLI catalogue list only the second volume of the machzor for Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot.
Part of the title page is printed in red ink.
154 leaves. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
Both the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book and the NLI catalogue list only the second volume of the machzor for Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
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Three Torah volumes, printed in Zhitomir by the grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita.
* Chumash Bereshit and Chumash Vayikra with Onkelos, Rashi and Ba'al Haturim. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heschel Shapira, 1857. Each volume contains the Shabbat prayers (Sefardic). The prayer for the head of state (Mi Sheberach) mentions: "Our master the exalted Czar Alexander Nikolayevitch, and his wife the Czarina Marya Alexandrovna, and their son, heir to the throne, Nikolai Alexandrovitch".
Two volumes. 19 cm. Bereshit: 142 leaves; 16 leaves. Vayikra: 105 leaves; 16 leaves. Fair condition. Stains, tears and wear (the last pages have tears at the margins, with damage to text). Slight worming. Unbound.
* Devarim with Onkelos, Rashi and Baal Haturim. Zhitomir, 1865. The end of the volume contains the Shabbat prayers (Sefardic).
Devarim: 197 leaves; 1-10, [1] leaves. (Five leaves missing from the middle and end of the Shabbat prayers. Originally: 197 leaves; 16 leaves). Good-fair condition. Stains and slight wear. Open tears to the title page (with paper glued for reinforcement). New binding.
These volumes are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
* Chumash Bereshit and Chumash Vayikra with Onkelos, Rashi and Ba'al Haturim. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heschel Shapira, 1857. Each volume contains the Shabbat prayers (Sefardic). The prayer for the head of state (Mi Sheberach) mentions: "Our master the exalted Czar Alexander Nikolayevitch, and his wife the Czarina Marya Alexandrovna, and their son, heir to the throne, Nikolai Alexandrovitch".
Two volumes. 19 cm. Bereshit: 142 leaves; 16 leaves. Vayikra: 105 leaves; 16 leaves. Fair condition. Stains, tears and wear (the last pages have tears at the margins, with damage to text). Slight worming. Unbound.
* Devarim with Onkelos, Rashi and Baal Haturim. Zhitomir, 1865. The end of the volume contains the Shabbat prayers (Sefardic).
Devarim: 197 leaves; 1-10, [1] leaves. (Five leaves missing from the middle and end of the Shabbat prayers. Originally: 197 leaves; 16 leaves). Good-fair condition. Stains and slight wear. Open tears to the title page (with paper glued for reinforcement). New binding.
These volumes are not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
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Books printed in Slavita and Zhitomir, Russia and Poland
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $550
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Complete set of Talmud Yerushalmi, Zhitomir: the brothers R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi, 1860-1867. Four volumes.
Five parts in four volumes.
4 volumes. Approximately 37 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Old bindings, partially detached, lacking spine.
Five parts in four volumes.
4 volumes. Approximately 37 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Old bindings, partially detached, lacking spine.
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![Sefer Amudei Gola, Sefer Mitzvot Katan (SeMaK) by Rabbi Yitzchak (Isaac) of Corbeil. Liadi, [1805]. Approbations given by R.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/106.jpg "Amudei Gola (SeMaK) - Liadi, 1805 - Includes an Approbation of Ba'al H")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Sefer Amudei Gola, Sefer Mitzvot Katan (SeMaK) by Rabbi Yitzchak (Isaac) of Corbeil. Liadi, [1805]. Approbations given by R. Shneur Zalman ben R. Baruch of Liadi (Ba'al HaTanya) and R. Chanoch Henich Shik of Shklov.
Eight (trimmed) scholary glosses in small handwriting, (Ashkenazic script, 19th century). The unidentified author was evidently a Torah-scholar, who writes on page 78b: "I discussed this issue more lengthily in my responsa, and here only mentioned it briefly…". A Russian censor's signature appears after the title page.
[1], 2-117, 116-117 leaves, 20.5 cm. Blue and greenish paper. Good condition. Stains and wear, small tears. Light worming to text on last two leaves. Damaged binding.
This is the only Hebrew book printed in Liadi, the Ba'al HaTanya's town. See more about the Liadi printing house in Friedberg's book - Toldot HaDfus HaIvri bePolania [Hebrew, History of Jewish Printing in Poland], p. 137.
Eight (trimmed) scholary glosses in small handwriting, (Ashkenazic script, 19th century). The unidentified author was evidently a Torah-scholar, who writes on page 78b: "I discussed this issue more lengthily in my responsa, and here only mentioned it briefly…". A Russian censor's signature appears after the title page.
[1], 2-117, 116-117 leaves, 20.5 cm. Blue and greenish paper. Good condition. Stains and wear, small tears. Light worming to text on last two leaves. Damaged binding.
This is the only Hebrew book printed in Liadi, the Ba'al HaTanya's town. See more about the Liadi printing house in Friedberg's book - Toldot HaDfus HaIvri bePolania [Hebrew, History of Jewish Printing in Poland], p. 137.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $575
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Three volumes printed in Russia-Poland, early 19th century.
1-2. Sefer Yalkut Chadash, a compilation of medrashic interpretations, Zohar and Kabbalistic works [alphabetically organized], by R. Yisrael ben Binyamin of Belzec. Radyvyliv, [1814-1818].
Brought to print by R. Yosef Yoska of Voltchisk, with the approbation of his father, R. Mordechai of Kremnitz (1746-1820, son of R. Yechiel Michel, the Maggid of Zlotchov). The final page contains an interesting essay regarding the serious errors found in the Jewish calendars commonly printed in prayerbooks and bibles. It is interesting to note that two years later, in 1820, the siddur "Tefilla Yeshara" was printed in Radyvyliv. It was among the first Chassidic prayerbooks, and became known as "the Radvill siddur". The siddur was meticulously edited, proofread and brought to print by R. Mordechai of Kremnitz, under the supervision of Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heschel of Apta (Opatow), author of "Ohev Yisrael".
Bound with: Sefer Nisyonot Avraham, a commentary on the grammatical aspects of Rashi's commentary on the Prophets and the Talmud, by R. Avraham Luria of Shad (Seda, Lithuania). Vilna, [1821].
[1], 146; [2], 44 (i.e. 34) leaves. Faulty pagination. 21 cm. Good condition. Light blue pages. Stains and worming. Tears to a number of pages with damage to the text. First pages have been repaired with paper. Inscriptions, signatures and stamps. Original binding; damaged.
3. Sifri, part II, on Sefer Devarim, with the Zera Avraham commentary by R. Avraham Yekutiel Zalman Lichtenstein. Radyvyliv, [1820].
Copy that belonged to Rebbe Moshe of Pilov (Pulawy), author of Medrash Moshe (1859-1929). His stamp is found on page 106a and page 110b.
[2], 110 leaves. Faulty pagination. Leaves 68 and 67 appear twice, also between leaves 62 and 63. 36.5 cm. Most pages in good condition. Several pages in fair condition; worming with damage to text. Stains. Ancient binding.
Variant. This copy contains the place and date of publication on the title page as well as approbations; these are missing in some other copies. [The first volume on Sefer Bamidbar was printed in Dyhernfurth (Brzeg Dolny), 1811].
Less than ten books were printed in Radyvyliv (see enclosed material); two of which are offered here.
1-2. Sefer Yalkut Chadash, a compilation of medrashic interpretations, Zohar and Kabbalistic works [alphabetically organized], by R. Yisrael ben Binyamin of Belzec. Radyvyliv, [1814-1818].
Brought to print by R. Yosef Yoska of Voltchisk, with the approbation of his father, R. Mordechai of Kremnitz (1746-1820, son of R. Yechiel Michel, the Maggid of Zlotchov). The final page contains an interesting essay regarding the serious errors found in the Jewish calendars commonly printed in prayerbooks and bibles. It is interesting to note that two years later, in 1820, the siddur "Tefilla Yeshara" was printed in Radyvyliv. It was among the first Chassidic prayerbooks, and became known as "the Radvill siddur". The siddur was meticulously edited, proofread and brought to print by R. Mordechai of Kremnitz, under the supervision of Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heschel of Apta (Opatow), author of "Ohev Yisrael".
Bound with: Sefer Nisyonot Avraham, a commentary on the grammatical aspects of Rashi's commentary on the Prophets and the Talmud, by R. Avraham Luria of Shad (Seda, Lithuania). Vilna, [1821].
[1], 146; [2], 44 (i.e. 34) leaves. Faulty pagination. 21 cm. Good condition. Light blue pages. Stains and worming. Tears to a number of pages with damage to the text. First pages have been repaired with paper. Inscriptions, signatures and stamps. Original binding; damaged.
3. Sifri, part II, on Sefer Devarim, with the Zera Avraham commentary by R. Avraham Yekutiel Zalman Lichtenstein. Radyvyliv, [1820].
Copy that belonged to Rebbe Moshe of Pilov (Pulawy), author of Medrash Moshe (1859-1929). His stamp is found on page 106a and page 110b.
[2], 110 leaves. Faulty pagination. Leaves 68 and 67 appear twice, also between leaves 62 and 63. 36.5 cm. Most pages in good condition. Several pages in fair condition; worming with damage to text. Stains. Ancient binding.
Variant. This copy contains the place and date of publication on the title page as well as approbations; these are missing in some other copies. [The first volume on Sefer Bamidbar was printed in Dyhernfurth (Brzeg Dolny), 1811].
Less than ten books were printed in Radyvyliv (see enclosed material); two of which are offered here.
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![Toldot Ya'akov Yosef. [Medzhybizh, 1817]. Second edition. Approbation of the rabbi of the city of Medzhybizh, R. Avraham Yeho](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/108.jpg "Sefer Toldot Ya'akov Yosef - Medzhybizh, 1817")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Toldot Ya'akov Yosef. [Medzhybizh, 1817]. Second edition. Approbation of the rabbi of the city of Medzhybizh, R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, dated Sivan 1816.
Toldot Ya'akov Yosef, one of the earliest Chassidic books, was authored by the kabbalist R. Ya'akov Yosef HaCohen of Polonne, a senior disciple of the Ba'al Shem Tov, who is often mentioned in this book with the words "I have heard from my teacher". In this edition these words are highlighted throughout the volume. Chassidic leaders are especially fond of this book. R. Pinchas of Korets asserted that while not all new books are aligned with the truth, the books of the rabbi of Polonne contain "the Torah of Paradise", and his citations of the Baal Shem Tov have the power to resurrect the dead. The Saba Kaddisha of Shpola would advise placing this holy book under the head of an ill person (LaYesharim Tehilla). Upon his aliya to Eretz Israel, R. Mendel of Vitebsk met R. Pinchas of Korets who told him: "Why did the Polonne Rebbe print 1000 books and set their price at one gold piece per book. He should rather have printed only one book and I would have paid 1000 gold pieces for it…".
Page 1a contains an ownership inscription of R. "Natan David ben Simcha Reischer".
[1], 3, 5-89, [2], 3-59 leaves. 32 cm. Blue paper. Fair condition. Many stains. Worming with damage to text, repaired with paper (more significant damage towards the end of the volume). Wear to the title page and the final pages, repaired with paper. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 606. Some copies of the Medzhybizh edition are dated 1780 on the title page. A commonly accepted story is that the Medzhybizh edition of the book printed in 1780 was entirely burned by the Mitnagdim (opponents of chassidut). However, bibliographers reached the conclusion that the book was never printed in Medzhybizh in 1780, but rather that this 1817 edition had two different title pages. The first title page mistakenly stated the year as 1780 (like the first edition printed in Korets), while the second correctly stated the year as 1817. This led to the fictitious account of the book burning. [See: Meir Wunder, "The first decade of Chassidic book Printing", Tagim - A Torah-Science Bibliographic Anthology, I, 1969, pp. 34-35; essay by Yitzchak Yudlov, Areshet 6, p. 110].
Toldot Ya'akov Yosef, one of the earliest Chassidic books, was authored by the kabbalist R. Ya'akov Yosef HaCohen of Polonne, a senior disciple of the Ba'al Shem Tov, who is often mentioned in this book with the words "I have heard from my teacher". In this edition these words are highlighted throughout the volume. Chassidic leaders are especially fond of this book. R. Pinchas of Korets asserted that while not all new books are aligned with the truth, the books of the rabbi of Polonne contain "the Torah of Paradise", and his citations of the Baal Shem Tov have the power to resurrect the dead. The Saba Kaddisha of Shpola would advise placing this holy book under the head of an ill person (LaYesharim Tehilla). Upon his aliya to Eretz Israel, R. Mendel of Vitebsk met R. Pinchas of Korets who told him: "Why did the Polonne Rebbe print 1000 books and set their price at one gold piece per book. He should rather have printed only one book and I would have paid 1000 gold pieces for it…".
Page 1a contains an ownership inscription of R. "Natan David ben Simcha Reischer".
[1], 3, 5-89, [2], 3-59 leaves. 32 cm. Blue paper. Fair condition. Many stains. Worming with damage to text, repaired with paper (more significant damage towards the end of the volume). Wear to the title page and the final pages, repaired with paper. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 606. Some copies of the Medzhybizh edition are dated 1780 on the title page. A commonly accepted story is that the Medzhybizh edition of the book printed in 1780 was entirely burned by the Mitnagdim (opponents of chassidut). However, bibliographers reached the conclusion that the book was never printed in Medzhybizh in 1780, but rather that this 1817 edition had two different title pages. The first title page mistakenly stated the year as 1780 (like the first edition printed in Korets), while the second correctly stated the year as 1817. This led to the fictitious account of the book burning. [See: Meir Wunder, "The first decade of Chassidic book Printing", Tagim - A Torah-Science Bibliographic Anthology, I, 1969, pp. 34-35; essay by Yitzchak Yudlov, Areshet 6, p. 110].
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